Battle Of The Badges Blood Drive Returns To Brentwood

From the City of Brentwood:

August 24, 2020

The 7th annual Battle of the Badges competition returns to Brentwood on Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library located at 8109 Concord Road. The community donated 322 pints during last year’s blood drive. This year’s goal is to collect more than 347 pints of blood and platelet donations to help those in need of blood and its life saving components. The 2020 drive will be held in memory of Brentwood Police Officer Destin Legieza, who was killed in the line of duty on June 18, 2020.

“We felt it was only appropriate to dedicate this year’s drive in memory of Destin,” said Deputy Chief David Windrow of the Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department. “He represented everything that this drive is about… giving of yourself to help others in need,” Chief Windrow added.

The #BattleoftheBadges blood drive is a national rivalry among first responder groups to help ensure the blood supply keeps pace with demand during the holidays. Groups participating this year include the Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department, the Brentwood Police Department, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the Fraternal Order of Police.

In addition to helping save lives and supporting local first responders, those who come to give for the Battle of the Badges will receive a Red Cross t-shirt and refreshments, plus chance to win door prizes like a YETI cooler, a spa package, and gift cards. Talk Sports Radio 102.5 The Game will be broadcasting LIVE on Wednesday afternoon.

The winter holiday season is one of the most challenging periods of the year for the Red Cross to collect enough blood and platelet donations. Busy schedules and inclement weather often mean fewer blood donations. However, the need for blood is constant. Every day, regardless of the season, hospital patients need blood or platelets for cancer treatments, lifesaving surgeries, or emergency care related to accidents or trauma.

You are welcome to walk in or make an appointment in advance by contacting the Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and using sponsor code: brentwoodbattleofthebadges or contact Sara Smyly at ssmyly@blharbert.com or Brentwood Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief David Windrow at david.windrow@brentwoodtn.gov or Lt. Jeff Moorehead of the Brentwood Police Department at jeff.moorehead@brentwoodtn.gov

This press release was produced by the City of Brentwood. The views expressed here are the author’s own.